Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Shozo Fujii A small wooden statue of Giou-ji is enshrined in the main hall. Statues with black-colored eyes are works of the Kamakura per...
Discover True Tranquility in Deepest Hokuriku Geoff Day Take a spiritual pilgrimage through Echizen-Kaga and leave revitalized with a fresh appreciation of Japanese culture.
Culture 4 Japanese Dining Etiquette Tips Nicholas Lloyd Avoid some of the common makes tourists make when dining out in Japan. From Osaka to Tokyo, these tips will help you to avoid...
Activities Shizuoka: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Shizuoka Prefecture rests on the eastern side of Japan’s main island. The prefecture is filled with mountainous nature in the...
Food Breakfast with Ichiju Sansai Aude Beaumond Traditional Japanese cuisine—washoku—has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2013. For...
Transportation Japan's Top Train Route for Tourists Geoff Day The Shinkansen that whisks you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond has long been a must-ride for first-time visitors to Ja...
Food Guide to Japanese Table Manners Maren Pauli With the guide to Japanese table manners you'll learn something new and feel confident about not breaking any taboos while en...
Activities Miyagi Prefecture Top Attractions Geoff Day Miyagi Prefecture is a place of great natural beauty; Sendai, the capital, has often been affectionately called the “City of ...
Accommodation MUJI HOTEL GINZA & Global Flagship Store Tom Roseveare MUJI GINZA occupies a new 10-storey building that houses the iconic brand’s global flagship store, MUJI HOTEL, restaurants an...
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Familiar with the National Holidays that take place in Japan? Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more...
